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Nursing Associate

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  • Undergraduate
3 Campuses
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Course summary

Nursing Associates bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses, supporting healthcare teams. You'll build clinical skills to deliver safe, holistic care across nursing fields, helping patients and families during times of need.

Develop clinical and professional expertise
Build the clinical expertise and professional capability to make a real impact in patient care from day one.

Provide high-quality care
Learn to apply evidence-based practice to support registered nurses in all areas of nursing, helping deliver safe, high-quality care to patients and their families when they need it most.

Degree on your doorstep
You can study with us at one of our three campuses in Plymouth, Exeter or Truro, where you'll find expert staff and modern facilities to study where it suits you.

This course is for you if...

  • you're compassionate and dedicated to caring for people who need your help

  • you want to develop workplace skills alongside academic knowledge

  • you want to deliver person-centred care throughout the nursing process

  • you want to make a difference to society through healthcare.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Plymouth Site
  • Truro, Cornwall
  • Exeter

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

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Application codes

Course code:
B791
Institution code:
P60

University of Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
B791
Institution code:
P60

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